Manhattan to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

489.6 miles 788 km · straight line
587.6 miles estimated 945.6 km · driving distance
11h 49min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Terre Haute?

The distance from Manhattan to Terre Haute is 489.6 miles (788 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located E of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 587.6 miles, taking about 11h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas and Terre Haute in Indiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Manhattan and Terre Haute. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Manhattan to Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 49min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 11min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 14min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
Terre Haute
39.47°N, 87.41°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
152m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients